Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Worthing

Train to be a Teaching Assistant on our Special Needs Programme!

Are you a graduate or experienced support worker looking to build a career in education?

We are partnering with Creative Education to offer a structured SEND Training Programme, providing in-depth support, specialist mentoring and a recognised qualification while you gain hands-on experience in schools across West Sussex.

Following an initial consultation with one of our Specialist SEND Consultants, you’ll be matched with a partner school aligned to your interests — whether that’s Complex Needs, SEMH, Autism, Speech & Language or Profound Learning Difficulties.

Our SEND team works with a large number of the SEND schools across Sussex and so to ensure you receive the best and most extensive training possible, you will be expected to travel a reasonable distance within your local radius. This will be covered within your initial consultation call to work out what this radius would be. 

The ideal candidates will be available full-time, ready to start ASAP (no notice periods over 2 weeks) and passionate about supporting children with SEND needs. There are also more permanent roles available for those who would like to go down this route. 

About the role:

• Full Time Position – starting ASAP!
• Tailor your programme around your interests – Complex Needs, SEMH, Mainstream, Speech and Language, Autism etc. Develop key skills in these areas!
• Gain a Special Educational Needs, Teaching Assistant Qualification!
• Have access to over 200+ Modules (Phonics, SEND, Classroom practice etc, Supporting additional needs, Understanding Autism, Understanding attachment, Complex Needs)
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of SEND settings to accelerate your career in education
• Be paid between £86 – £95 per day – 8.30am – 3.30pm

About you:

• Be passionate about supporting the development of children
• Be personable, kind and empathetic
• Be versatile, willing to learn and develop your skills
• Be confident, and have a strong sense of behaviour management
• Have some experience with children, or be passionate about doing so
• Driver – preferable but not essential

How to apply:

• You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. No formal teaching qualification required. A passion for supporting children with SEND is essential.
• If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
• All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
• By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.